A FILM, produced by Leicestershire Police providing officers with advice about how to respond to an acid attack, is to be used by forces throughout the country.

And it features a Leicester man who had acid poured on him while he slept.

The 20-minute film has been endorsed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and is now being circulated to all forces around the country.

It includes details of the effects of an acid attack on a victim, describes the initial actions first responders should take, and advises them of safety precautions they should take, including the best uniform clothing to wear.

The film was made following the attack on a 30-year-old Leicester man by his girlfriend who poured 96 per cent sulphuric acid on him while he slept.

Daniel Rotariu suffered 33 per cent burns to his body and was blinded in both eyes as a result of the attack.

Daniel appears in the training film, and advises first responders to protect themselves by wearing gloves and not touching the victim so they are not also injured.

Daniel’s attacker, Katie Leong, was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder.

Superintendent Rich Ward said: “There is very little information currently available to help officers who find themselves having to deal with an acid attack in a way that provides immediate medical care for the victim, secures vital evidence but also ensures that the officers remain safe themselves.

“The number of acid attacks is increasing, and the severity of these attacks varies with each incident, so it is vital that officers can turn to evidence-based information and experiences gained from managing and investigating such attacks.

“The film will prove to be invaluable for our own officers and we’re very pleased that the NPCC wants us to share it with colleagues in other forces who face equally difficult situations.”

Peter Ward, head of the Learning and Development team said: “What happened to Daniel was shocking and distressing and it was humbling that he wanted to support us in making this film to protect our own officers from the sorts of injuries he had.

“We have a duty to keep our own officers and staff safe.

“Incidents of this type are increasing, which means our officers are at growing risk of suffering burns and injuries as they help victims of these attacks.

“By using a combination of safety facts, anecdotal narrative from one of the first officers at the scene of the attack on Daniel, and an interview with a victim, we believe we have produced a training video that has real impact and will help officers around the country.”